Friday night: Snow likely - snow max be mixed with sleet or freezing rain/rain early in the evening. Around 1-3" accumulation possible.e Lows: in the upper 20s.Wind: Northwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 100% | Rainfall totals: 0.25"Confidence in this forecast is very high.Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for some flurries. Cold.Highs: In the 30-35 degree range Wind: Northwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 40% | Rainfall totals: 0.05"Confidence in this forecast is high

Saturday night: Clear and coldLows: in teens.Wind: West winds at 10-15 mphPrecipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is high

Sunday night -Increasing clouds through the night - chilly temperaturesHighs: in the teens - areas with snow could be in the 8-12 degree range - areas outside of the heavier snow will be in the upper 20s.Wind: Southwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 10% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is high

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This forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and northwest TennesseeHEADLINES: I suppose we made it through the first winter storm of the season. It dropped anywhere from a dusting/1" of snow all the way up to 18" of snow across our region. Location was key to that event. The majority of the area picked up 4-8 inches of snow.

Our next weather system is already spreading rain and snow back into our local counties. This will be a light event with a dusting of snow to perhaps 1-3" in some counties. Not expected to be a big deal as far as snowfall totals.

Roads could be slick and hazardous on Saturday morning. Use care when out and about.

We will have another chance for rain around Monday.

Some slickroads. Use caution.

Slick roadways could be a concern Friday night into Saturday.

No wild cards in this forecast

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We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more! Click here

Don't forget to sign up for the severe weather "heads up" email list - I usually email everyone before a big event - severe weather - tornado outbreaks - winter storms - ice storms. Click here to join.------- The forecast for severe or extreme weather.The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings..Remember that the National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces 58 mph winds or higher, hail 1" in size or larger, and/or a tornado.

Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Light snow and sleet possible Friday night Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits A clap of thunder possible

Saturday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Light snow will come to an end on Saturday morning.Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No

Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow of ice.Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? NoFor the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.or Visit the Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here

To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here Alternative link - click here .To view all watches and warnings in IL - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in KY - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in MO - Click HereTo view all watches and warnings in TN - Click HereAll other states- Click Here.The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States..To view the interactive warning map - click here.

..The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site. For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page.

.We have a number of new radars available on our Weather Observatory web-site !--- We now offer St Louis, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau, Marion, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars. I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.

We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.

Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ------ We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here..Want to learn more about how to use our radars? I made a how to video with more informationClick here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU.-----------------------------..Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall in our region. This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected. Remember the scale is at the top of the map.

Click the link below - then choose your the time period you are interested in!

CLICK HERE FOR THE RAINFALL GRAPHIC - then choose the time frame above the image

.You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time. Those maps can be viewed here.

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Current conditions - including temperatures, apparent temperatures, heat index, wind chill, wind, pressure, humidity, dew points, and more - click here ..You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in .To view recent records that have been broken - click here ..---

1. Starting to look like January will be a cold one - below normal temperatures are forecast for the region. Several precipitation events are likely over our local area during the first few weeks of January.

Latest drought information:DROUGHT INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

Seasonal outlooks can be viewed on the web-site - click here

If you are a weather enthusiast then I recommend listening to WeatherBrains each week! For a more in-depth look at what is happening in meteorology.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event. I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!.Meteorologist Beau DodsonMcCracken County Office of Emergency Management.

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To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in Missouri - Click HereTo view all watches and warnings in Tennessee - Click Here.All other states- Click Here.For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office web-sitehttp://www.weather.gov/organization.php.Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site.

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December 28th-30th:

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.Here are my current personal forecast thoughts for far southern Illinois and western Kentucky...

Friday night: Snow likely - snow max be mixed with sleet or freezing rain/rain early in the evening. Around 1-3" accumulation possible.e Lows: in the upper 20s.Wind: Northwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 100% | Rainfall totals: 0.25"Confidence in this forecast is very high.Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for some flurries. Cold.Highs: In the 30-35 degree range Wind: Northwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 40% | Rainfall totals: 0.05"Confidence in this forecast is high

Saturday night: Clear and coldLows: in teens.Wind: West winds at 10-15 mphPrecipitation probability - 0% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is high

Sunday night -Increasing clouds through the night - chilly temperaturesHighs: in the teens - areas with snow could be in the 8-12 degree range - areas outside of the heavier snow will be in the upper 20s.Wind: Southwest winds at 5-10 mphPrecipitation probability - 10% | Rainfall totals: 0"Confidence in this forecast is high

Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here

This forecast analysis covers far southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and northwest TennesseeHEADLINES: I suppose we made it through the first winter storm of the season. It dropped anywhere from a dusting/1" of snow all the way up to 18" of snow across our region. Location was key to that event. The majority of the area picked up 4-8 inches of snow.

Our next weather system is already spreading rain and snow back into our local counties. This will be a light event with a dusting of snow to perhaps 1-3" in some counties. Not expected to be a big deal as far as snowfall totals.

Roads could be slick and hazardous on Saturday morning. Use care when out and about.

We will have another chance for rain around Monday.

Some slickroads. Use caution.

Slick roadways could be a concern Friday night into Saturday.

No wild cards in this forecast

..Forecast for your local town/city - Click Here

We have a TON of new weather maps on the Weather Observatory web-site - these include temperatures, wind speed, dew points, heat index, barometric pressure, predicted rainfall, climate forecast, medium and long range maps, forecasts and more! Click here

Don't forget to sign up for the severe weather "heads up" email list - I usually email everyone before a big event - severe weather - tornado outbreaks - winter storms - ice storms. Click here to join.------- The forecast for severe or extreme weather.The McCracken County Office of Emergency Management reminds you that owning a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is the best way to receive notifications of severe weather watches and warnings..Remember that the National Weather Service defines a severe thunderstorm as one that produces 58 mph winds or higher, hail 1" in size or larger, and/or a tornado.

Friday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Light snow and sleet possible Friday night Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits A clap of thunder possible

Saturday: Severe weather is not anticipated. Light snow will come to an end on Saturday morning.Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? No

Sunday: Severe weather is not anticipated. No snow of ice.Is there a chance for thunderstorms BELOW severe limits? NoFor the most up to date severe weather outlooks - click here.or Visit the Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here

To view the official Storm Prediction Center's web-site - click here Alternative link - click here .To view all watches and warnings in IL - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in KY - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in MO - Click HereTo view all watches and warnings in TN - Click HereAll other states- Click Here.The links above are interactive and you can move around the United States by simply clicking on the national map - or from the pull down menu where it says regions and US States..To view the interactive warning map - click here.

..The Weather Observatory is a strong partner with the National Weather Service - click here to visit your local NWS web-site. For the most up to date warnings/advisories hit refresh on their page.

.We have a number of new radars available on our Weather Observatory web-site !--- We now offer St Louis, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau, Marion, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Memphis, Nashville, and Dyersburg Interactive City Radars. I have added all of eastern Kentucky, as well.

We also have the two regional radars and now offer you three GR Earth radars.

Click here for our radar page - WEATHER RADARS ------ We also have a new interactive radar - you can view that radar by clicking here..Want to learn more about how to use our radars? I made a how to video with more informationClick here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLa0hI3adU.-----------------------------..Let's check out the how much rain is forecast to fall in our region. This map gives you a general broad brushed idea of what can be expected. Remember the scale is at the top of the map.

Click the link below - then choose your the time period you are interested in!

CLICK HERE FOR THE RAINFALL GRAPHIC - then choose the time frame above the image

.You can also now view the probability of X amount of rain (you pick the value on the web-site) in a six hour period of time. Those maps can be viewed here.

.

Current conditions - including temperatures, apparent temperatures, heat index, wind chill, wind, pressure, humidity, dew points, and more - click here ..You can view the upcoming days high temperature and low temperature forecasts by clicking here - choose the day - click on your state to zoom in .To view recent records that have been broken - click here ..---

1. Starting to look like January will be a cold one - below normal temperatures are forecast for the region. Several precipitation events are likely over our local area during the first few weeks of January.

Latest drought information:DROUGHT INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

Seasonal outlooks can be viewed on the web-site - click here

If you are a weather enthusiast then I recommend listening to WeatherBrains each week! For a more in-depth look at what is happening in meteorology.

Now is a GREAT time to buy a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. Better to have one before storms strike than to be without one during an event. I recommend the Midland Model 300 NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio - that is what I use here at my house!.Meteorologist Beau DodsonMcCracken County Office of Emergency Management.

.Beau Dodson Weather - Facebook.

To view all watches and warnings in Illinois - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in Kentucky - Click Here To view all watches and warnings in Missouri - Click HereTo view all watches and warnings in Tennessee - Click Here.All other states- Click Here.For the latest watches and warnings please visit your local National Weather Service Office web-sitehttp://www.weather.gov/organization.php.Remember most of the maps on the blog can be viewed on Weather Observatory Web-Site.